Balsamic Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry

Quick Facts

The rich taste of balsamic vinegar will give this simple stir-fry sophisticated flavor.

Ingredients

1 Tbs olive oil

1 (8 ounce) red bell pepper, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces

2 (4 ounce) zucchini, halved and sliced diagonally 1/4-inch thick

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

3/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced 1/4-inch thick

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth

1 cup olives, halved

1/4 cup chopped basil

2 Tbs toasted pine nuts (optional)

Directions

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a large sauté pan or wok over high heat. Add red bell peppers, zucchini and garlic, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes, and cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Transfer to a clean plate. Set aside.

Pour remaining olive oil in pan and heat over high. Add chicken, season with remaining salt and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned. Turn heat down to medium, add balsamic vinegar and chicken broth and cook for 2-4 more minutes until slightly thickened and syrupy. Return pepper mixture to pan and toss in olives and basil. Garnish with pine nuts before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 271

Calories from Fat 115 (42%)

(20%)Total Fat 13g

(9%)Saturated Fat 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

(24%)Cholesterol 73mg

(33%)Sodium 800mg

(28%)Potassium 995mg

Total Carbohydrate 12g

(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g

Sugars 4g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(56%)Protein 28g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2016.